As we prepare for a busy season of functions, Hotel Grand Pacific is looking for more Banquet Servers to join its Food & Beverage team. An independent luxury property located on Victoria's beautiful inner harbour, we pride ourselves on creating an exceptional experience for our guests.
We're looking for friendly and attentive individuals that can work 3-5 shifts per week. Due to the nature of our functions, candidates must be available to work late shifts when required (finishing around midnight/1am)
$17.43/hr plus gratuities
Duties:
- Work as part of team to set up, serve and clear up all types of banquet functions and group meetings
- Adhere to and maintain established department standards to ensure that the service and products used by the guest are of the highest quality
- Interact with guests, answer questions, and provide excellent service by observing the room and anticipating guest needs
- Execute daily work assignments as coordinated and scheduled by the Banquet Captain/Manager
Qualifications & Abilities:
- 1 year of serving experience
- Food Safe and Serving It Right Certifications
- Physically able to safely lift/push/pull 30 pounds without exertion
- Professional demeanour and high standards of personal presentation
- Clear and professional verbal communication skills
- Organized with a high attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, interactive role
- Flexible availability to work days, evenings and weekends as required
- Access to a vehicle is preferred due to late finish times
Why Choose Us?
- Professional and supportive work environment with a high regard for employee safety
- Onsite employee parking
- Discounted gym membership
- Excellent employee meal program
- Food discounts in both our Café and Pacific Restaurant
- Friends and family hotel rate
- Employee discount available at other Preferred Hotels around the world
- Other industry discounts
- Excellent extended benefits (Life and AD&D, Health, Dental, Vision, and an Employee and Family Assistance program. A matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan & an RRSP program available when eligible)
- Employee recognition & referral program
- Treat days, employee events and an annual employee party
- We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and inclusion in our team
- We support the professional growth of our employees through internal job postings.
*We thank applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work in Canada.*